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1985.51.463

Oval devotional medal or pendant depicting a cross on one side and a figure on the other. [SM 23/02/2011]

1985.51.463

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Collection type
Object
Description
Oval devotional medal or pendant depicting a cross on one side and a figure on the other. [SM 23/02/2011]
Long description
Oval devotional medal or pendant depicting a cross on one side and a figure on the other. The object has the inscription "LA CHARITE DE JESUS CHRIST NOUS PRESSE" on one side with a cross. It is stamped with the inscription "SAINTE CHRETIENNE PRIEZ POUR NOUS" on the other side, with an image of a figure holding a crucifix. The object has a copper alloy suspension loop at the top. [SM 23/02/2011]
Person
Field collector Edward Lovett
PRM source Wellcome Institute
PRM source Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1933
Date collected
By 1933
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Aluminium Metal, Material Metal Wire, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Stamped, Process Bent
Dimensions
Width: max 19 mm, Length: max 33 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.51.463 Other numbers: A 176442 AM C lot 175

Search terms: Religion, Ornament, Insignia, Writing, Amulet, Pendant, Medal, Inscription